Crested Butte Ski Resort

Crested Butte Ski Resort

Crested Butte Ski Resort is located in southwestern Colorado, 30 miles nort of Gunnison, in the town of Mt. Crested Butte within the Gunnison National Forest and the Elk Mountain Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. There's alot to like about Crested Butte Ski Resort: It receives as much as 25 feet of snow each year; is considered some of the best snowboarding terrain in North America; has the most double-black-diamond runs in Colorado.

And now, the good just got better as Crested Butte Ski Resort is now in the middle of a massive improvement project that will expand the lodge and acres of runs, and give the area a facelift of sorts, with expanded snowmaking and slope grooming capabilities.

Just the Facts:

Season: November to April
Annual Snowfall: 300 inches
Summit elevation: 12,162 ft.
Base elevation: 9,375 ft.
Skiable Acres: 1,125
Vertical Drop: 2,775 ft.
Number of runs: 85
Number of Lifts: 16

Terrain:
Beginner: 23%
Intermediate: 57%
Advanced: 20%

Activities for the Disabled:

If you have a disability you may be interested in exploring The Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) of Crested Butte, which provides adaptive instruction for alpine skiing, nordic skiing and snowboarding. Lessons include private instruction, a lesson-only lift ticket and equipment. For more information, call (866) 349-2296 or visit their website at www.adaptivesports.org.

The Town of Crested Butte

The town of Crested Butte is considered friendly and charming, and has one of Colorado's largest National Historic Districs. If you're into Cross-Country Skiing, be sure to visit the Crested Butte Nordic Ski, Snowshoe and Ice Skating Center at Big Mine Park (2nd Street & Whiterock Ave). Their groomed trails meander around the outskirts of this Victorian mining town. You can rent Nordic skis as well as take Nordic ski lessons. The ice skating and sledding are free, although you do have to pay for the ice skate rentals. You can check out a sled at no charge.

Lodging in Mt. Crested Butte

Below are several places you might consider for your lodging, from ski-in/ski-out facilities to an inexpensive hostel:

Gateway Condominiums
18 Snowmass Rd.

A great ski-in/ski-out condo with fireplace, private balcony and private laundry facilities, some with views of Crested Butte Mountain. You can choose from one bedroom/one bath to three bedrooms/three baths. There is a shuttle service. Call 1-800-810-7669 for more information.

Plaza Condominiums
11 Snowmass Road

Located just 100 yards from the main Silver Queen Express Lift, these condos offers the most on-site amenities of any condo complex in Mt. Crested Butte, such as fireplace, high-speed internet access, private balcony, private laundry facilities, restaurant and bar, room service for dinner, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, steam room, shuttle service and tennis courts. Call 1-800-810-7669 for more information.

The Elevation Hotel
500 Gothic Rd.

Deluxe, full-service ski-in/ski-out hotel, located just steps from the Red Lady Express and Silver Queen Express Lifts. With concierge services, restaurant/bar, swimming pool, refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, undergound parking, massage spa, hot tub and fitness room. Choose from two-king-bed rooms and large suites. Enjoy amenities such as bell and concierge services, lively slopeside restaurant/bar, 11,000 square feet of meeting facilities, and a swimming pool. Call 1-800-459-8069 for more information.

Crested Butte International Hostel
615 Teocalli Avenue

Want to experience Crested Butte skiing without the high price of luxury lodging? Then check out the Crested Butte International Hostel.

The Crested Butte Lodge & Hostel can accommodate 61 people in a variety of configuartions: private two-person rooms, private four-person rooms, five-person family room, six-person family room, four-person Bunk rooms, six-person Bunk rooms, and an apartment which can accommodate 6 people each. One room is handicap accessible with an accessible bath.

Their great room has a fireplace, library, guitars, games, and a TV/VCR. The kitchen facilities are stocked with all you need to make your own meals, with you supplying the food. They also offer a catering service for larger groups, as well as a full-service laundry, fax and copy service, and public showers. In the ski season the price for a bunk starts as low as the mid-$30s.

Call them at 1-888-389-0588 for more information.

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